Amblygonite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.105.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

64.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Scheelite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amblygonite and Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.